Diseases and Conditions
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Coping and support
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Overview
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Symptoms
A baby with TAPVR may have breathing difficulty and appear blue (cyanotic) because of the lack of oxygen in the blood that goes out to the body, or because blood flow through the pulmonary veins is reduced or blocked.
A doctor may notice signs and symptoms of TAPVR soon after birth. But some children don't have symptoms until later on.
